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What contributes to the disintegration of rocks and the formation of soil through the activities of living organisms?
Growing roots of plants
Which living organisms contribute to weathering by bringing new material to the surface?
Worms, ants, and moles
What role do micro-organisms play in the biological weathering process?
Breaking down rock minerals
How do plants contribute to the breakdown of rock minerals?
Releasing carbon dioxide into the soil
Which of the following activities by living organisms does NOT directly contribute to biological weathering?
Producing oxygen through photosynthesis
Explore how living organisms contribute to the disintegration of rocks and the formation of soil through activities like root growth, tunneling animals, and plant decay.
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